Location: RG7 4PR, located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking.

Due to the classified nature of the work involved, there are limited opportunities to work from home in this role. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will spend the majority of their time working (min. 80%) on site at AWE Aldermaston.

Package: £62,020 - £98,020 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience).

A relocation package may be available (terms and conditions apply).

Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application.

Let us introduce the role

AWE is currently recruiting for a Principal Nuclear Warhead Safety Engineer for the Warhead Engineering Surety Group.

This role is ideally suited to an engineer or scientist who will be able to undertaking technical assessments and provide advice on the major hazards associated with product such as nuclear and explosives, and provide safety information to Operators to incorporate in to their Safety Cases.

This role will adapt to the candidate as it can cover a diverse range of safety engineering, from advising on safety related research experiments or topics, through to teaching nuclear product safety, development of electronic Safety Case tools (eSC), undertaking nuclear safety assessments, safety management activities and product design safety.

We recognise that prior experience in this role might be challenging so we can provide support for a postgraduate level education course up to and including an MSc in Defence Nuclear Safety (Part-time).

Who are we looking for?

We do need you to have the following:

Degree or postgraduate qualifications in Science or Engineering or a related subject.
PhD candidates would also be very suited to this role.

Everyone who works at AWE brings unique skills and perspectives to the table. We recognise that great people don't always 'tick every box'. That's why we focus on your potential, your fit with our values, your transferable skills as well as your experience. Even if you don't meet every point below, but you feel that this role and AWE are a great fit for you, please go ahead and apply, we'd love to receive your application.

Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we'd like you to have experience in some of the following:

Previous experience working on munitions and/or nuclear reactors or other high-hazard industry.
Knowledge of Safety Case content and ALARP determination.
Understanding of Defence or Civil nuclear regulations.
Ability to undertake critical analysis and assessment of complex systems.
Effective communication skills (written, presentation and spoken).
Leadership or management of related safety projects.

You'll need to have the ability to work calmly and constructively in a priority changing environment and be able to manage your own workload. You will also have initiative, enthusiasm, a flexible approach, and ability to work to tight deadlines.

Some reasons we think you'll love it here:

AWE has wide range of benefits to suit you. These include:

9-day working fortnight - meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leave.
Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions).
Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay.
Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body.
Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services.
Life Assurance (4 x annual salary).
Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending.
Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring.

The 'Working at AWE' page on our website is where you can find full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide'.

Important things you need to know:

You will need to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. This will be funded by AWE. The nature of our work does mean you need to be a British Citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 5 years in order to apply for SC clearance and 10 years for DV.
We want you to feel comfortable and able to shine during our recruitment process. Please let us know on your application form if you need any adjustments/accommodations during the process.
Our interviews typically take place over Teams and for most roles are a 1 stage process.

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